Usually, when I tell people the story of finding out my husband was considering becoming the pastor of a church in Nebraska, I tell whoever happens to be listening at the time that I asked H, "Nebraska? Are there any people in Nebraska?" That's almost the truth. But here's the real story: Nine …
Sunday
I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught. John 14:26, 27 (MSG) ~~~ Welcome to The Sunday Community. Link up with a photo and just a few, brief words …
Going There: Made To Feel Inferior
The idea for “Going There” came about as a result of the 31 Days In My Brown Skin series I wrote in October, 2012. (You can read those posts here.) The series generated a lot of valuable dialogue, and when the thirty-one days were over, it felt as if the conversation wasn’t done. So, I invite you to …
ICU
Each summer, the women in our church read and discuss a book together. It's a slow, easy way to stay connected in the laid-back pace of the season. Some years, we meet every week and other years we meet once a month or so. It depends on our schedules. No pressure. You don't even have …
Better After: In Which I Discuss The Not Guilty Verdict
On the morning before the 4th of July, H and I planned a long day of bike riding. We loaded our bags with water and workout clothes and swimsuits and snacks, and headed out before the sun got too hot. We rode the trails and we talked about things I don't remember now. We rode our bikes halfway …
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Sunday
"The shepherd walks right up to the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate to him and the sheep recognize his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." ~John 10:3 (MSG) ~~~ Welcome to The Sunday Community. Link up with a photo and just a few, brief words of inspiration. Not many …